Community & Stakeholder Advisor

Gamuda Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Engineering is seeking a dedicated Community & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to support the Sydney Water pipeline project. You will develop engagement strategies, foster positive community relations and help mitigate disruptions for local residents, working closely with design and construction teams to meet project standards.

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Communications or Public Relations, with proven experience in infrastructure or civil construction, delivering

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Communications or Public Relations.
• Proven experience in engagement for infrastructure, civil construction or urban projects.
• Ability to identify community impacts and manage public grievances.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of community and stakeholder engagement strategies and management plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to public and stakeholder impacts.
• Prepare and distribute letters, emails, and newsletters.
• Build relationships with local residents, property owners, and institutional stakeholders along the project route.
• Handle public queries and grievances, ensuring documentation and timely resolution.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure community commitments are integrated into operations.
• Drive internal communication to support a cohesive team culture.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Communication materials

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Public Relations

Job description

Gamuda Engineering is a reputable Engineering and Construction contractor that specialises in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of Transport, Civil and Energy Infrastructure projects.

As part of Gamuda’s commitment to expansion, Gamuda Engineering has established offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to pursue and deliver a variety of engineering and construction projects.

We have recently commenced construction on a significant Sydney Water pipeline re-instatement project in Sydney’s northern suburbs and are tendering a range of other water infrastructure projects across the east coast.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Community & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to support the successful delivery of our RP03 Sydney Water pipeline project. In this important role, you will be instrumental in executing comprehensive engagement strategies, fostering positive community relations, and mitigating potential disruptions to local residents. You will collaborate extensively with our engineering design and construction delivery teams to ensure all community interactions meet project standards and facilitate best practice in project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of community and stakeholder engagement strategies and management plans.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks related to public and stakeholder impacts.
• Prepare and distribute high-quality communication materials such as letters, emails, and newsletters
• Build and nurture meaningful relationships with local residents, property owners, and institutional stakeholders along the project route through proactive outreach.
• Handle incoming public queries and grievances effectively, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution in accordance with project guidelines.
• Partner closely with site construction teams to guarantee that community commitments are upheld and integrated into daily operations.
• Drive internal communication initiatives to support a cohesive and positive team culture.

You will possess a relevant tertiary qualification such as Communications or Public Relations coupled with proven experience in a similar engagement capacity within the infrastructure, engineering, or civil construction sectors.

Your specific skills and experience will include:

• Practical project experience driving community & stakeholder relations outcomes on urban infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with the specific community impacts associated with major civil works, particularly water infrastructure or roadworks.
• A track record of resolving complex issues, public grievances, and conflicts with tact, professionalism, and sound judgement.
• Exceptional interpersonal abilities to influence diverse groups and work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

Gamuda Engineering encourages and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, including those from overseas, current Visa holders, and candidates from outside the construction and engineering sector.